Home Brew Rust Killer

[will w.]

I watched these videos and thought they may have something for those looking to paint rusty trailers on a budget. Its the first I have seen this method used and it does appear to effectively kill rust to the core. First video is the application and the results are displayed mid-way through the second video, The guy is a bit of a joker, rambles a bit, but looks like some good DIY advise. His other videos contain coarse language, I did not notice any here.

 

[JimS123]

On a budget, yeah right. Rustoleum ?Rust Reformer? costs about 7 bucks a can. Even if you conjure up a substitute and buy the chemicals, what will you save?...three bucks.

I painted a 1964 trailer with the subject spray cans in 1986. To this day it has not had any rust come thru again, with near 100% outdoor storage.

If you want to do it right don?t try to save money?

 

[gm280]

I watched this guy. His methods probably work, but I like to go with PPG products unless I really don't care about the project or the outcome of the paint. He is a little hard to take and maybe even a little touched as well. But if you are merely painting something that really isn't important, I'll stick with proven products myself.

 

[will w.]

I've used reformer myself. Wire brushed the rusty areas, hit them with reformer, primed and painted. Well over 5 years, probably closer to ten and still holding up. gm280, the guy just might be a little touched. lol

 

[lckstckn2smknbrls]

I've use vinegar to remove rust when rebuilding Coleman lanterns.